Small Business

Caitlin Clark holds a bag of Almost Famous Popcorn during an advertisement supporting modernizing the Small Business Administration. CREDIT GOLDMAN SACHS YOUTUBE

Caitlin Clark joins calls to modernize Small Business Administration

A new ad featuring University of Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark, produced by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Voices, supports reauthorizing the U.S....

Grants aim to reduce language barriers in workforce

Eleven Iowa employers, including three from Iowa City, will receive a total of $357,470 to support programs aimed at reducing language barriers within Iowa’s...
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Is a four-day week the future of work?

Workplace scheduling models have been forever impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with fully-remote, hybrid and flex alternatives now a common option for employers and...
Stamats Communications

Stamats Communications marks 100th anniversary

Stamats Communications has announced plans to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Founded in 1923, Cedar Rapids-based Stamats has grown from a small publishing company to...
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

SBA issues loans to three Corridor businesses in February

Three Corridor businesses received a total of $4.774 million in loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in February, according to a report...
Dady Mansaray, creator of FitMeReach, also won the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit's pitch competition in 2022. CREDIT IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Pitch competition won by Iowa City startup FitMeReach

Iowa City entrepreneur Dady Mansaray will receive $25,000 to invest into his startup business, FitMeReach, after winning an online startup competition. Created by former Los...
Coralville-based WordFlight has been selected as an innovative finalist. CREDIT WORDFLIGHT

Coralville edtech company WordFlight named showcase finalist

WordFlight, an online assessment and intervention solution for elementary students struggling to achieve reading fluency due to foundational skill deficits, has been selected as...
Cracken's Grill 'n Chill in Iowa City. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Cracken’s Grill ‘n Chill opens in Iowa City

Cracken's Grill 'n Chill has opened in Iowa City at 2221 Rochester Ave. inside a BP gas station and near Wig & Pen East. Operating...
SOKO Outfitters

SOKO Outfitters now offering consignment outdoor gear

SOKO Outfitters, a Cedar Rapids retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, is now offering second-hand consignment items. “We understand that outdoor recreation is an...

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